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Y538 HVY

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,966 mi
Last recorded66,966 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 HVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,966 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,865 miles

front offside and front nearside chassis corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,271 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,703 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,496 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,295 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 50,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,092 miles

power steering steel hydraulic pipes rusted sections ADVISE replacement

Fail 20 Mar 2014 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering steel hydraulic pipes rusted sections ADVISE replacement

Pass 2 Jun 2012 45,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,240 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,148 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y538 HVY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y538 HVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y538 HVY registered?

Y538 HVY is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y538 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 HVY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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